SDO9863 - Dorchester Castle. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 107
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| Type | Article in serial |
|---|---|
| Title | Dorchester Castle. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society 107 |
| Author/Originator | Draper, J |
| Date/Year | 1986 |
Abstract/Summary
Jo Draper observed the excavation of footings for a replacement retaining wall around Dorchester Prison's car park on North Square, Dorchester during the late summer and early autumn of 1985.
The castle ditch was observed and the remnants of a stone wall that was probably the remnants of houses shown on Hutchins' map of 1772. further south the trench cut through the brick barrel vault of a cellar.
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Description
Note in 'Dorset Archaeology in 1985', Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, vol. 107, p. 173.
Location
Dorset Local Studies Library Journals
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Referenced Events (1)
- EDO4543 Dorchester Prison Car Park; observations and recording 1985
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